Man charged after crash killing 12-year-old: Brant OPP

Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) in Brant County have charged a 26-year-old man in connection with a fatal collision that happened in February.

Emergency crews responded to Oakland Rd. for a two-vehicle crash shortly before 4:30 p.m. on Feb. 11.

Officers said one person remains in critical condition at a hospital and another person succumbed to her injuries. Twelve-year-old Sierra Beverly died after being transported to a hospital.

Paramedics also brought four occupants to a hospital. Two had life-threatening injuries and two others were released with minor injuries.

UPDATE-#OPP charge driver involved in crash that claimed the life of a 12 y/o girl. A 26 year-old @BrantCommunity is facing several charges which include #ImpairedDriving, operation causing death, dangerous operation causing death and operation causing bodily harm. #BrantOPP ^es pic.twitter.com/fpaRM0EjgH

— OPP West Region (@OPP_WR) April 22, 2022

On April 11, police charged Darris James Wilson of Brant County with five offences, including operation causing death and operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus).

Wilson is scheduled to appear in court at a later date.

Officers are continuing to investigate.

Any witnesses or people with dash camera, doorbell camera or home surveillance of the collision are asked to contact OPP at 1-888-310-1122.